Five, Five Dollar, Five Dollar Ship-ping!

That’s right, blanketmybaby.com has extended our $5 flat rate shipping deal through the month of January.  This means you can buy all of the blankets on your wish list without paying any more for postage.  Blankets also make great baby shower gifts, and if you can’t make the shower, you can ship your gift straight to your friend or family member.

Buy a unique baby blanket in blue, pink, white or rainbow!  Go green and try an organic blanket, add luxury with a cashmere blanket or add personalized touch with an embroidered blanket.  It’s up to you, but the more you buy, the more you save on shipping!

This offer applies to all orders being shipped to United States addresses (excluding Alaska and Hawaii).  Visit blanketmybaby.com to start shopping and shipping!

Ward off the cold with a new baby blanket

Well, it’s been really cold across much of the U.S. for the past few weeks.  It’s been reported that even tropical states like Florida have had several instances of below freezing temperatures.  What a great time to consider a new baby blanket (or two!) to keep your little one warm and cozy.

Any blanket will add some warmth for baby, but at blanketmybaby.com, we have a few unique blankets that add a touch of extra warmth.

Try a fabric like flannel or fleece.  If the blanket is for tummy time or play time, buy a thicker, large blanket for your floor for the winter season.  You will also need a warm blanket for the stroller and on-the go.  Some options from our online store include:

Featured Fleece:

Featured Cotton Flannel and Organic Cotton Flannel:

Featured blankets for winter tummy time or stroller:

Also try baby sleeping bags/sleep sacks, to keep your child nice and cozy and to prevent them from kicking the blanket off while sleeping.  Check out our entire selection of sleep sacks by clicking here.

If you need help finding something specific, have questions or would like a gift recommendation, please contact us at customerservice@blanketmybaby.com.  Stay safe and warm!

Ship your Christmas order ASAP!

According to the United States Postal Service (USPS), NOW is the time to ship your Christmas gifts.  Tomorrow (Wednesday, December 16th) is the recommended ship date for standard mail packages that need to arrive by the 25th.  For First-Class and Priority Mail to arrive by Christmas, postmark by December 21st. For more information on shipping options for all your other gifts, visit usps.com or check out this USPS press release from last week.

Whether you’re looking for luxury cashmere, simple organics, comforting security blankets or another unique baby blanket, Blanket My Baby has it.  So be sure to order all of the gifts for the babies in your life from blanketmybaby.com by tomorrow. Or, simply select Expedited Shipping between the 17th and 21st of December for quick delivery!

We hope that you will keep BMB in mind for all of your baby shower gift and family blanket needs in 2010.  We look forward to serving you.

Happy holidays!

Safe, baby-friendly blankets from Blanket My Baby

Are you searching for a unique baby blanket that is safe for your baby and gives you peace of mind?  At blanketmybaby.com, we carry a wide selection of blankets that will meet your needs.

How will you know the features that each of our stylish yet practical products has to offer?  When you click on the name of a product, simply scroll down to the header that says “Product Details”, or contact us at customerservice@blanketmybaby.com for more information about the blanket you are looking for.

We have blankets that are:

• Hypoallergenic (cause fewer allergic reactions)
• Organic
• Machine Washable
• Breathable
• Flame Resistant
• Hand made in the USA
• Personalized
• Helpful in reducing the risk of SIDS
• Helpful for extended sleeping

We hope to give you the best blanket buying experience on the internet.  May you find the perfect blanket for your own baby, for a baby you love or for a baby shower gift.  Happy shopping.

ErgoPouch iParenting Award Winner

The ErgoPouch is the 2009 iParenting Media award winner for its safe design and quality fabric.  The ErgoPouch is made of organic cotton to help control temperature and allergies.  The ErgoPouch is a unique mixture between a baby blanket and sleeping bag.  It is soft and light weight like a blanket, but it has the comfort of a sleep sack design.  Also, a unique feature of the ErgoPouch is that it was developed with strech inserts to allow the baby to move freely without getting tangled.  The fabric is highly breathable and safe for your baby.

The nice thing about a sleep sack blanket is that you simply zip up your baby inside.  It’s designed to make diaper changes simpler, which is nice for every parent.

The pouch is made of alpaca fiber which is like wool, but softer.  You don’t get the prickly sensation that often comes with wool.  Also, it is lanolin free, which allows the blanket to be hypoallergenic.  Every individual alpaca strand is hollow, which allows it keep your baby warm and cozy, but also be breathable.  ErgoPouch also comes in organic cotton and bamboo.

You can learn more about the award winning blankets by clicking here.

ErgoPouch

It’s a Miracle! Top Swaddling Blankets Arrive.

We’ve jumped through all kinds of hoops and circles on our site to bring you some of the hottest blankets on the market.  Parents and medical professional alike have all raved over the award winning Miracle Blankets, and now Blanket My Baby is proud to say we are offering all 12 of these little wonder makers.  They come in blue, pink, green and have adorable trimming as well.  I personally like the blue and pink camouflage the best!  Why a miracle?  Because when you have a baby who cannot go to sleep and cries all night, that’s what it takes!  And that’s exactly what these blankets provide, rest for you and your baby.

Here is the Miracle Blanket product description:

“No doubt, the first several months of Baby’s arrival can be quite tough on the sturdiest of new parents. The Miracle Blanket has been proven to greatly extend sleep periods between feedings by preventing night movement and separation anxiety; thus allowing Mom and Dad more extended rest, enhanced relaxation and peace of mind. The Miracle Blanket spans over 6-feet wide and is made of the finest, softest, most durable cotton knit produced and designed to be washed over and over again for those frequent spit-ups. The Miracle Blanket is the only true swaddling blanket that guarantees its effectiveness with it’s triple patented arm flap design and length.”

Miracle Blankets

Find all 12 colors on our site by shopping the swaddle blankets page or clicking here to go directly to the product page.  In order to bring you the best, we have partnered with Amazon to give you better selection and better prices.  If you decide to buy a Miracle Blanket, going for around $29.90, you will checkout on Amazon’s site, and one of our partners will process the order.

Unique Sleep Sack and Swaddle Combo Baby Blanket - May help prevent SIDS

Did you know that one way you can reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is by keeping blankets and clothing out of your baby’s face?  An occurrence called rebreathing (the inhalation of carbon dioxide), has been tagged as a possible cause of sudden infant death syndrome.  This may occur due to loose blankets or oversized sleeves near the baby’s face.

With a little research, we at blanketmybaby.com discovered a unique swaddling blanket/sleep sack combo that converts to allow for multiple uses as your baby grows.  The combo blanket is specially designed to stay a safe distance from baby’s face.

Below is some information about the 2-in-1 product called the Halo SleepSack Swaddle.

•    Comes in three fabric options: 100% organic cotton, 100% cotton or micro-fleece

•    Available in numerous colors and patterns

•    It’s the only product that carries the gold seals from First Candle/SIDS Alliance and the Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths.

•    The American Academy of Pediatrics, leading SIDS organizations and health professionals suggest the use of wearable blankets to provide a safe sleep environment for infants. A percentage of our sales go to First Candle/SIDS Alliance and the Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths to support SIDS research and education.

For more information, visit the Halo SleepSack website, https://www.halosleep.com/.

“Dublin” the green for St. Patrick’s Day with these unique organic baby blankets - Baby blankets for special occasions series

Double the green this St. Patrick’s Day by purchasing an organic, St. Patty’s-themed baby blanket.  We at blanketmybaby.com found an online store with several unique, organic St. Patty’s blanket options.  Visit mygoodnessduds.com to pick from their array of Irish tag lines and designs.  Featured below is their St. Patty’s Day Organic Baby Blanket - Dublin the Blessings.  The blanket is made of organic cotton and has a white background with green detailing.  The “Dublin the Blessings” theme makes it a great gift idea for twins!

The following product description is as it appears on www.mygoodnessduds.com:

This organic blanket features our two little lucky Four Leaf Clovers with these words “Dublin the Bleesings”. If you have twins, this blanket was made for them.

DESCRIPTION: Organic Cotton Baby Blanket, a must have for all babies, very cuddly and soft. Not your usual receiving blanket these are made with a double layer of jersey knit and bound (not a serged edge). Made to last thru many babies and many washings! All blankets are made with natural jersey on one side, and you chose from our available colors for the other side. Approximately 28″x28″. Available in a natural color with your choice of contrast binding in sage green, slate blue or violet.

* Machine wash and dry
* Homegrown and hand sewn in the USA.
* Made of the softest 100% organic cotton jersey knit.

An Everyday Parent’s Advice for Buying the Perfect Baby Blanket – You don’t always have to buy the perfect baby blanket – Handmade, crocheted blankets are my all-time favorite

Lisa, 33, Eastgate, Ohio
Proud mom of Nolan, Rylie and Ashlynn

Of all the baby blankets I’ve owned, I would have to say my overall favorites are crocheted blankets.  I’ve never made one myself, but I’ve received many as gifts.

I love that crocheted baby blankets are:

1) handmade by special people (a great heirloom for you or your child)

2) breathable (The natural holes from crocheting make the blanket breathable, as well as the often used cotton yarn.  However, if the crochet pattern is too loose, little fingers and toes can get stuck in the blanket.)

3) great for use as a blanket or for decorating (I love the look of crocheted blankets and often drape them over the crib or hang them on the wall)

4) unique (Since no two handmade blankets are exactly alike, they are always unique.  I have several made with unique colors or patterns.  The yarn used may also have a unique texture or be made from an organic yarn like wool or organic cotton.)

I am a photographer and one of the crocheted baby blankets I own is featured in a picture in my portfolio.  You can view it on my website.  Just follow this link to the Hezlep Photography site.

Valentine’s Day Baby Blanket Gift Ideas Part 2 - Baby blankets for special occasions series

This is part two of our list of Valentine’s Day baby blanket gift ideas.  This list includes items for sale and ideas for making your own unique baby blanket for February 14th!

Unique Baby Gear Ideas - Red Valentine’s Blanket

On the Unique Baby Gear Ideas website, they suggest buying a cheap, red fleece blanket at a store and then adding a white stitch around the edges, attaching lace or sewing on accents.  They also advise personalizing the blanket with your baby’s name and embroidering hearts or other Valentine’s Day images.

What a great idea for a quick, homemade blanket!

Green Start Baby Art

Green Start Baby Art carries the unique, eco-friendly, love-bug-themed baby blanket on the right.  It is 100% organic and made of natural jersey cotton. The fabric color is natural cotton (looks almost white), which has no dye.  The blanket is made in the USA.

The cutest part is the creative text on the blanket.  On one side, the blanket has a picture of the love bug with a heart and says “little luvbug”.  On what Green Start Baby Art calls the bum side, the blanket says “luv stinks”!  Creative.

Messages from the Heart Baby Blanket on eBay

This pink blanket made by Messages from the Heart is very soft, featuring a pink & brown argyle border and stitched corduroy and chenille hearts.  The words “Work of Heart” are embroidered on this classic style blanket.  The many textures and colors will make this blanket fun for your baby to touch and cuddle with.